Turdus Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 In the market to pickup a used bass. What's been your experience?Most people want to sell before the holidays so they have money?-or-All the cool used stuff comes out after the holidays so credit card bills can be paid off?We may have touched on this before. But I am getting older.. so forgive me if it has.
carfish7 Posted December 7, 2013 Posted December 7, 2013 Just buy my JV P-Bass. Before the Holidays, after - I don't care either way! It is a buyer's market on both sides I think, just due to market conditions. That said, lots of folks seeking holiday cash and lots of folks spending their $$ received might make it a wash?
Studio Custom Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 It's too late for pre-Christmas desperation, but in mid January the Christmas credit card bills begin to appear. Over all however the swing might be 10% versus having now.
DaveL Posted December 8, 2013 Posted December 8, 2013 I noticed the selection in general is starting to get picked thru a bit
crunchee Posted December 9, 2013 Posted December 9, 2013 If you're shopping used from a private buyer, I'd wait, IMO. Yes, the Christmas shopping season is shorter than average this year, but unless they've really got it priced low NOW, I wouldn't necessarily pounce on it, provided that price was the only factor, of course. The used market goes absolutely DEAD from after Christmas until Spring/Tax Refund season, from what I remember. In other words, it'll be a buyers' market. Just my two cents.
Turdus Posted December 9, 2013 Author Posted December 9, 2013 Cool. Looking to buy a MM Stingray. Don't mind paying a fair price. Just curious to know when the better deals (used market) come out. I hang out on TalkBass, and most are priced about the same.... but then you'll see a guy slash $100 off, attempting to get ahead of the competition I'm sure.
crunchee Posted December 10, 2013 Posted December 10, 2013 A P.S....I've noticed some stuff on FeeBay (guitars and amps of course, and other stuff, too), where they've been relisted with a HIGHER price than they were a week or two ago...and no, they weren't previously discounted. So much for Holiday markdowns!
Turdus Posted December 11, 2013 Author Posted December 11, 2013 Interesting.. a guy on TalkBass had a bass listed for $1675 - no takers. Dropped to $1600 - no takers. Upped the price to $1750 the other day. Guess I don't understand the tactic.
elduave Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 There's always a couple at Atomic in Beltsville, MD. If you go, tell Luis I sent you.
Ting Ho Dung Posted December 11, 2013 Posted December 11, 2013 With them passing a budget on Capital Hill I'm hoping the market picks up (not just guitars. everything is flat right now) So I'd buy now. People are taking crazy low offers now.
DaveL Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 keep an eye on the GC used section... a couple years ago, I found my black Ernie Ball stingray for $699 with OHSC...right now they have a bunch at $899 used, but they seem to get alot in chain wide. unless you're looking for a vintage musicman, not tuned into those values.
Hamerica Posted December 12, 2013 Posted December 12, 2013 Hey Turdus,I think it really depends on the specific make and model of the gear. The economy is always a factor good or bad.I seem to notice before tax time I see more gear for sale. The caveat of course Hamer speaking was the Chaparral on eBay this past week which I thought was a great deal as well as the Mirage I that was purchased at the Guitar Show in Arlington. Hamerica
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In the market to pickup a used bass. What's been your experience?
Most people want to sell before the holidays so they have money?
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All the cool used stuff comes out after the holidays so credit card bills can be paid off?
We may have touched on this before. But I am getting older.. so forgive me if it has.
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